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Author: Brian Huneycutt, Software Engineer, Enterprise Client and Mobility
A newly reported issue with the February 2015 release of the System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection and Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 client has been observed on a limited...

We are pleased to announce that we have released an update to the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SDK. You may download the updated version of the SDK here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29559 . This update contains...

As of July 14, 2015, Windows Server 2003 will no longer be a supported operating system . This means that customers using Windows Server 2003 will no longer receive new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options, or...

Quick reminder: This Tuesday is episode 2 of the ongoing “ Success with Enterprise Mobility ” webcast series.
This episode will focus on how to effectively integrate your existing System Center Configuration Manager expertise with Microsoft...

Author: Karan Daftary, Program Manager, Enterprise Client and Mobility
In November, we made available a new version of the Email Profiles Extension for customers using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager integrated with Microsoft Intune . This...

Earlier I posted about the upcoming webcast series that’s being hosted by Brad Anderson (Corp. VP, Enterprise Mobility).
His first webcast (featuring Kirk Koenigsbauer, Corp. VP, Office) is tomorrow at 10:30am PST . You can see a quick sneak...

Author: Anurag Gupta, Program Manager, Windows Server and System Center
A wiki describing many common errors for UNIX and Linux clients for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 is now available...

Author: James Lieurance, Software Engineer, Enterprise Client and Mobility
Many organizations are beginning to evaluate and provision Windows Phone 8.1 to their employees, largely due the many improvements to platform manageability. Microsoft Intune...

For anyone working with System Center Configuration Manager day in and day out, getting a handle on mobility is must-have skill. What better place to build that expertise than from a couple of resident experts?
Registration just opened for a new webcasts...

Author: Aaron Czechowski, Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Client and Mobility
We recently posted information about support for Windows 10 in the next version of Configuration Manager as well as previous versions. We know you are excited to deploy...

Today at a Microsoft event in San Francisco, the Windows team shared new details on the future of Windows in the enterprise, with a first look at Windows 10. Aligned with this announcement , we’d like to begin sharing more of our high level direction...

Author: Sumit Parikh, Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Client and Mobility
A new version of the iOS 7 Security Settings extension is now available for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager environments that are configured with the Windows Intune...

Author: Craig Morris, Principal Program Manager, Enterprise Client and Mobility.
As a Windows Intune customer, you have entrusted Microsoft to help protect your data. Microsoft values this trust, and the privacy and security of your data is one of...

A new version of the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Support Center is now available and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645 . This update has been released to address...

Author: Cory Ferro, Program Manager, Enterprise Client and Mobility
Windows Phone 8.1 has added a CSP to allow a GET request for the device’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), a unique identifier for a mobile device. Inventory collection...